as in panel
a select group of persons assigned to consider or take action on some matter
a committee in charge of planning the organization's annual Christmas party
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Recent Examples of committee
But the absence of an Iowan on the nominating calendar committee could be indicative that Democrats are giving up on the state, which could be detrimental for rallying ground support ahead of the midterm elections.
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
In all, about 3,800 bills were filed this year on a wide variety of subjects in more than 25 committees.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
The probe comes amid similar inquiries at the Justice Department and in a House committee.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Normally, each agency and congressional committee submits separate bills that receive approval, but Trump is eager to enact his significant financial and social policy reformations.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025
In all, about 3,800 bills were filed this year on a wide variety of subjects in more than 25 committees.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2025
The probe comes amid similar inquiries at the Justice Department and in a House committee.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Normally, each agency and congressional committee submits separate bills that receive approval, but Trump is eager to enact his significant financial and social policy reformations.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for committee
Noun
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Head says the side panels offer extra stability compared to lacing methods.—
Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Thin slats feature prominently throughout the interior, exemplified by the long-running ceiling panel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Like insurance brokers, many retirement plan administrators operate on a commission or fee-for-service basis—ask upfront. Payroll Services.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The legislation’s sponsor is the commission’s most hardline conservative, Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Additionally, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva, D-Fullerton, previously expressed opposition to the cuts while presiding over a budget subcommittee hearing on the issue.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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On Wednesday, McMahon testified before the House education committee and, on Tuesday, before a Senate appropriations subcommittee.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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“Committee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/committee. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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